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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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